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Trump Defends Tariff Strategy, China Says 'Not Afraid' of Trade War

According to Reuters, U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended the use of tariffs as part of his trade strategy while China vowed a tough response if the United States insists on escalating trade tensions amid ongoing negotiations. The United States kicked off a tariff battle with China in 2018, seeking sweeping structural changes from Beijing. Over Twitter, Trump “Tariffs are a great negotiating tool," one day after saying he was ready to impose another round of punitive tariffs on China.